Miedler and Erler Advance to Indian Wells Round of 16
Indian Wells, CA – Both Lucas Miedler and Alexander Erler are moving on to the round of 16 at the Indian Wells tournament, achieving success with their respective doubles partners.
Austrian Duo Shine in California
Lucas Miedler, partnering with Francisco Cabral, and Alexander Erler, teaming up with Andrea Vavassori, both secured victories to advance in the competition.
Miedler/Cabral Overcome US Opponents
Miedler and Cabral faced a tough challenge in their opening match against the American duo of James Tracy and Robert Cash. Despite dropping the first set 2:6, they rallied to win the second set 6:3, ultimately prevailing 10:8 in a thrilling tie-break. They will now face Guido Andreozzi and Manuel Guinard in the next round.
Erler/Vavassori Secure Narrow Victory
Erler and Vavassori likewise had a closely contested match, defeating Luke Johnson (GBR) and Jan Zielinski (POL) with a score of 6:7(5), 7:5, 10:8. Their next opponents will be Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni.
Looking Ahead
Both Austrian pairings face challenging matchups in the round of 16, but their performances thus far demonstrate their ability to compete at a high level. The tournament continues to deliver exciting doubles action as these teams vie for a place in the quarterfinals.
Did you know?
Lucas Miedler achieved a career-high ATP doubles ranking of world No. 20 on February 9, 2026.
Pro Tip
Successful doubles play often hinges on strong communication and seamless teamwork between partners.
FAQ
- Who are Lucas Miedler’s partners? Lucas Miedler has won 11 doubles titles on the ATP Tour, seven with compatriot Alexander Erler.
- What is the current ranking of Lucas Miedler? As of February 9, 2026, Lucas Miedler’s current ranking is No. 1,522 in singles and No. 20 in doubles.
- Who did Miedler/Cabral defeat to reach the round of 16? They defeated James Tracy and Robert Cash.
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